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David Thompson, a lawyer for many school districts, hit a ton of high points here (21:30 to 1:20:00).
Gets to funding, accountability/STAAR, tech, looming fights, much more. https://livestream.com/cfisd/events/9361213/videos/212978887
David Thompson, a lawyer for many school districts, hit a ton of high points here (21:30 to 1:20:00).
Gets to funding, accountability/STAAR, tech, looming fights, much more. https://livestream.com/cfisd/events/9361213/videos/212978887
3 big takeaways from education lawyer David Thompson:
-- Guesses either no STAAR given or STAAR given with no performance penalties
-- “I do think cuts are going to be the last option" on education funding
-- Expects big debate over districts using their "rainy day" funds
-- Guesses either no STAAR given or STAAR given with no performance penalties
-- “I do think cuts are going to be the last option" on education funding
-- Expects big debate over districts using their "rainy day" funds
Context: David Thompson and his firm provide legal/policy counsel to some of the state's largest districts, including Houston and Cy-Fair ISDs. Very experienced.
Balances analysis and opinion from a more pro-traditional public education lens (often critical of charter funding).
Balances analysis and opinion from a more pro-traditional public education lens (often critical of charter funding).
